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Scorpions can be found throughout Texas, but the most common type found in homes and backyards is the striped bark scorpion. They may be found outside under rocks and wood clutter, such as boards and excess building material. In the home, they can be found hiding in shoes, under appliances, insides boxes, and in plant pots. Striped bark scorpions can climb, so looking in spaces that are up off the ground is recommended if you believe that you may have unwanted bark scorpions in your home. Attics are a good place to conduct a search.
Striped bark scorpions are distinguishable from other common scorpions by their coloration, which consists of yellow or tan pincers, legs, and tail with dark brown striping along the abdomen. This species grows to about 2 3/8th inches long. Another important characteristic of this scorpion is its narrow tail.
All scorpions are venomous to some degree. Bark scorpions do have a strong, painful sting that may cause discomfort for up to several days. The injection site may swell and become itchy or numb. Pain and swelling will usually recede after three days, and is not known to cause lasting physical damage.
Scorpions often enter homes looking for safe places to hide during daylight hours. As they hunt at night, they may be attracted to your home by the presence of smaller insects on which they prey. Scorpions must be near a water source to survive, and damp crawl spaces can make your home an attractive place to live.
Family offers a variety of pest control services and Home Protection plans that eradicate up to 20+ household pests, including scorpions. For more information, or if you suspect that you have a scorpion infestation, reach out to us and schedule a consultation with one of our trained professionals.
A few tips we can offer to help prevent scorpions:
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